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Welcome today one of our 30 -day English shadowing challenge.
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I am so happy that you decided to join this journey with me.
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For the next 30 days, we are going to practice English together and improve our listening,
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speaking, and pronunciation skills step by step.
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If you are a beginner and you feel nervous about speaking English, do not worry.
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This challenge is made for you.
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You do not need to be perfect.
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You only need to practice consistently and believe in yourself every day.
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We will learn simple English sentences that you can use in your daily life.
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Listen carefully, repeat after me, and try to speak with confidence.
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Remember, English improves through practice.
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The more you listen and speak, the more comfortable you will become.
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So, take a deep breath, relax, and get ready to start your English learning journey.
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Let us begin our first day together.
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Welcome to this English Shadowing Practice Session.
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Today, we are going to practice simple and useful English sentences that you can use in your daily life.
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Please listen carefully and repeat each sentence with confidence.
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Do not worry if you make mistakes because mistakes are a natural part of learning a new language.
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Every mistake helps you learn something new and become better than before.
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Remember that improving English takes time, practice, and patience.
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If you practice a little every day, you will slowly become more comfortable with speaking English.
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Now, let us begin our English practice.
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Good morning.
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I hope you are feeling happy and positive today.
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Today is a new day with many new possibilities and opportunities.
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I am thankful for this.
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Beautiful morning because every new day gives me a chance to learn and improve myself.
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I start my day with a positive mind and a peaceful heart.
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I believe that a positive attitude can make my day better.
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I smile because I want to enjoy every moment of my life.
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I am ready to learn new things and improve my skills.
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I believe in myself and my abilities.
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I know that I can achieve my goals if I continue working hard.
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Learning English is an exciting journey for me.
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At first, learning a new language may feel difficult.
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But regular practice makes it easier.
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Every new word I learn helps me communicate better.
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Every sentence I speak helps me become more confident.
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I enjoy listening to English because it helps me understand natural conversations.
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I enjoy speaking English because it allows me to express my thoughts and ideas.
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I am not afraid of making mistakes when I speak English.
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I know that practice is the best way to improve.
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I believe that every lunar can improve there.
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English with regular practice and dedication.
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Learning English is a journey, and every journey begins with a small step.
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I do not compare my progress with others because everyone learns at a different speed.
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I focus on my own improvement and celebrate my small achievements.
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Every day, I try to learn something new.
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Every day, I try to become a better version of myself.
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Now, let us continue talking about daily life and student activities.
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After completing my morning routine, I prepare myself for the day ahead.
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I check my schedule and think about the important tasks I need to complete.
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Having a plan helps me manage my time better.
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I try to finish my work step by step without feeling stressed.
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I know that good time management can help me achieve my goals.
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When I go to school or university, I feel excited because I have the opportunity to learn new things.
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I enjoy attending classes because every lesson gives me new knowledge.
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I listen carefully to my teachers and try to understand the information they share.
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I take notes because writing important points helps me remember them later.
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Sometimes a lesson can be difficult, but I do not give up.
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I take my time and try to understand the topic clearly.
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When I have questions, I ask my teachers or discuss them with my friends.
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Asking questions helps me learn better.
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I believe that curiosity is an important part of learning.
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A good student always tries to learn and improve.
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During breaks, I enjoy spending time with my friends.
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We talk about our classes, our interests, and our daily experiences.
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Good friends make difficult days easier and happy days more enjoyable.
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I appreciate the people who encourage me and support my dreams.
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After my classes finish, I usually return home and take some rest.
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A short break helps me feel refreshed and ready for my next activities.
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I like to spend some quiet time thinking about my day.
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I ask myself what I learned and what I can improve tomorrow.
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Every day teaches me something valuable.
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After resting, I continue my studies and complete my tasks.
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I organize my notes and review the lessons I learned.
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Reviewing lessons regularly helps me understand information better.
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I do not wait until the last moment to study.
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I try to develop good study habits because they help me become successful.
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Sometimes, studying requires patience and hard work.
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However, I know that effort always brings improvement.
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I remind myself that success does not happen overnight.
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Success comes from continuous learning and determination.
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In the evening, I enjoy spending time with my family.
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My family gives me love, care, and support.
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I feel comfortable when I talk with my family about my day.
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We share our thoughts, experiences, and happiness together.
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Simple moments with family can create beautiful memories.
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I believe family is one of the greatest gifts in life.
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I always try to respect and appreciate my family members.
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After spending time with my family, I prepare for the next day.
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I arrange my books and prepare the things I need.
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Being prepared helps me start my day with confidence.
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Before sleeping, I think about the good things that happen during the day.
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I feel thankful for everything I learned and experienced.
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I believe tomorrow will bring new opportunities.
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Now, let us practice some useful sentences together.
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I am happy to learn English.
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I enjoy improving myself every day.
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I am becoming more confident with practice.
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I can learn new words and use them in conversations.
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I can speak English clearly.
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I can understand English better every day.
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I will continue practicing even when it feels challenging.
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I know that every effort I make will help me improve.
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I am proud of my learning journey.
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I believe in myself and my abilities.
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Thank you for completing
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Day 1 of our 30 -Day English Shadowing Challenge.
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Keep practicing every day.
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Keep believing in yourself.
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Your English skills will grow step by step.
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See you in the next lesson.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “Shadowing English Speaking practice”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: English, practice, learn, improve, learning. This video has 113 sentences and 1122 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:16. The speaker talks at a steady 136 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
lesson noun/ˈlɛs.ən/A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
carefully adverb/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/With care; attentively, circumspectly.
shadow noun/ˈʃædəʊ̯/A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
skill noun/skɪl/A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
patience noun/ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/The quality of being patient.
thankful adjective/ˈθæŋkfəl/Showing appreciation or gratitude.
topic noun/ˈtɑpɪk/A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest.
compare verb/kəmˈpɛɚ/To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things [“to compare X with Y”]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it…
encourage verb/ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
happiness noun/ˈhæpinɪs/The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
remind verb/ɹəˈmaɪnd/To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).
routine noun/ɹuˈtin/A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
achievement noun/əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment.
relax verb/ɹɪˈlæks/To make something loose.
breathe verb/bɹiːð/To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordMeaning
give up verbTo surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone).

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing formenjoy listening · enjoy speaking · enjoy attending
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe best · the greatest
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill learn · will become · will slowly
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessaryneed to be · need to practice · need to complete

Pronunciation to watch

  • The “th” sounds: thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/, breathe /bɹiːð/
  • The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/, determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/, dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
  • Long words — get the stress right: consistently /kənˈsɪstəntli/, continuous /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/, communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/, curiosity /ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like lesson, carefully, shadow.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →